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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.16, 1,049.87 and 606.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.16, 1,049.87 and 606.94 is: 914.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.16 : 1,049.87 = 606.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.16/1,049.87 = 606.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.16x = 1,049.87 × 606.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.16x = 637,206.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,206.99/697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.00

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